Prize notices and patent medicine ads clutter local scene
An 1889 notice lists a $200 prize for the best twelve ears of corn and a $3,000 prize for the best drilled military company in the United States. The page also advertises Shiloh’s Vitalizer, Sicilian Hair Renewer, Acker’s Dyspepsia Tablets, Acker’s Baby Soother, Ely’s Cream Balm, and Green’s August Flower with testimonials and prices, urging readers to subscribe to The Democrat and to buy patent medicines for colds, coughs, dyspepsia, and digestive issues.
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United States
Be Good To Your Health With Beiggs Diarrhoea Balm And King’s New Discovery
A mixed advertisements page extols Beiggs Diarrhoea Balm for cramps diarrhoea and stomach inflammation claiming instant aid. It also touts Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption with free trial bottles and endorsements from Dr. King’s New Discovery products and local merchants. Local testimonials mention Ely's Cream Balm and Dr Pierce remedies for female weakness and general ailments. Continuous promotional blurbs urge trial bottles and emphasize cures and guarantees.
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C. L. Beach & Co
Fortune
The Value of Salt for Health and Household Use
A historical note extols salt as a universal remedy and cleaning agent. It advises hot salt packs for abdominal pain, saltwater solutions for digestion, nasal relief, and chronic catarrh, plus uses in baths teeth gums hair ironing ink removal and stain treatment, with caution on lamp lighting.
When Women Should Marry
A moral discussion argues the best marriage age for women is between twenty four and thirty six. It warns against early marriage for girls under seventeen, citing immature brains and unformed character, and stresses the value of parents’ guidance and proper training before marriage.
Don’t Experiment With Lungs Danger Claims Promoted
A warning against wasting time with imitations of Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. The ad urges buyers to seek genuine relief and mentions a trial bottle offered at Sirens Drug Store with a larger bottle also available.
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I. Zacharia’s
Dr. King
Luther Lutz
W. C. Hamrick& Co
Shelby N. C
Zacharias’ Drug Store
Bainbridge, Ga
Sirens Drug Store
Special Notice About Stock Certificates and Delivery
Notice announces subscription details for the Alabama Mids ay U y Counties Ga entity and requests prompt attention. It notes a trek cancellation and that upon notice by mail stock certificates will be condemned or processed at the company's office.
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Trek
Notice of Railroad and Bridge Bids in Bainbridge and Decatur County
Notice announces the Alabama Midlandway Company railroad reach to the Chattahee River and beyond into Alabama, funded by Bainbridge Decatur and Early Counties subscriptions. Also listed is a sheriff sale of multiple land lots in Bainbridge, a bridge rebuilding contract for Flint River, and bid invitation by the county board with date and inspection terms.
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Alabama Midlandway Company
Chattahee River
Georgia
Gordon
Alabama
Bainbridge
Decatur
Hallway Company
Cuattahoochee
Decatur County
Said
Joseph Prawick
Iaid
Trawick
Holabuidg
Flint River
Ee Sitar
Pies
Sperica Onc
Faceron
Bird Com Roads
H. Hering
Johnson’s Conic Vitalizes Blond Riches It
Advertisement touts Johnson’s Conic as a cure for paleness and fevers. It promises visible rosy cheeks and money back if not satisfied. Sold by all druggists with claim of quick effects and universal appeal.
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Acker
Zacharias
Johnson
I. Zacharias
Old Advertising Claims Mix in 1889 Health Ads
A pasted page fragment touts Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption and Coughs, Electric Bitters, Shiloh’s remedies, and Cheney’s Catarrh Cure with testimonials from W D Sult and others. It also notes homestead exemptions and a local court order, mixing medical ads with legal notices.
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Shiloh
Sinloh
F. J. Cheney & Coa
Edo
Ohio
Ads Dreas
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
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Ludden Sbates, S.l H J Annah
A Ueto
Parker
National Medical Association
Peabody Medical Institu
Bulfinch St
Boston
Mass
Abe
Spotlrican Tk US
Ig Acker
Bainbridge T.ivtin Flas
Ely
W. G Babbage
Tad
Egmes
Joseph Stewart
Grand Ave
Brooklyn
Nota
Green
August Flower
Flower
E.L Crosly
Nashville
Tenn
U §. Treasury
U. W. Woolfo
A. T. Lee J
Albany, Ga
Wrisu
Alan
Millen
Uss Grosa
Wirxins & Barrien
Bartow.Ga
Waynesboro, Ga
Tonia
Warrineap & Co
R. W. Bastox
M.D
Thomasville, Ga
I. Taomtas
N.H. Epphuchster
Mobile
Ala
W. D.sult
Bippus
Ind
Abraham Hare
Bellville
W.D. Hoyt & Co
Kome Ga
Dr. Ing
Adare
Chilo
Morris
Newark
Ark
Jesse Middlewart
I. Zacharias’ Drug &Tora
Mobley
C.J. Muyxezerx
Ordingdry
Eof
Ash
Democrat
Aoe
AJ Handy & Cox
Proprie
Tony Baltimore
Nid
A. Haney
Savannah, GA
Calvewell
Culverwell Medical Company
Ann Street
New York
T. M. Hines
Bro’s
J. T
South-Broad Street
Spooner Bros
Fane
Hardeware
Spooners Mill
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